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SalaryRegional multi-office Yorkshire firm has an opportunity for a Clinical Negligence Solicitor, or Legal Executive, to join their team based in Leeds City Centre.
All cases are multi-track and caseload numbers are dictated by complexity, though most will have < 40 cases at any one time. Support from paralegals and secretaries will be provided as necessary.
Role details:
- Running a case load of Claimant Clinical Negligence matters.
- Dealing with matters at all stages, from taking the client’s initial instructions through to archiving, in accordance with office and accounts procedures.
- Taking instructions from clients and advising accordingly.
- Instructing counsel or other experts where appropriate.
- Representing clients at Court (including advocacy) as appropriate.
- Obtaining and preparing file documentation.
- Maintaining legal knowledge and skills.
- Business Development.
Skills and experience:
- Qualified Solicitor, or Legal Executive, with experience either exclusively or predominantly in running a claimant Clinical Negligence caseload.
- Current Practising Certificate or equivalent.
- APIL Litigator / Senior Litigator accredited (as commensurate with experience).
- Critical thinking.
- Ability to present and argue a case orally and in writing.
- Deal with technical details and to express solutions to complex legal problems in a concise and customer-friendly way.
On offer:
- Negotiable salary depending on experience.
- Company wide bonus scheme paid annually.
- 23-26 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Life assurance.
- Company pension contributions.
- Healthcare cash plan.
- Some legal services provided at no charge.
If you are currently a qualified solicitor or legal executive, meet the above criteria, and would like more information about this role, apply online for immediate consideration.
